Arnold claimed he was overlooked for promotion by whom?
Continental Army
Continental Congress
British Army
George Washington
Answer
The Continental Congress was the governing body of the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold claimed that he was overlooked for promotion by the Congress, which he believed was due to his lack of political connections. Arnold felt that he had earned a promotion after his successful defense of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, but was passed over in favor of other officers.
The Curious Case of Benedict Arnold: A Test of Revolutionary Loyalties
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